The CountryOpinion: Everyone needs to take part in keeping NZ greenJen Scoular reflects on the importance of keeping the country green.01 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryOpinion: Fonterra out of step with waterComment: Why is Fonterra obsessed with protecting suppliers who farm intensively?01 Nov 02:00 AM
The CountryMerits in new approach to freshwater managementHorizons Regional Council One Plan's changes for freshwater resources.30 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountryFran O'Sullivan: There's still Miles of work ahead for FonterraComment: Hurrell is still in the invidious position of being a caretaker CEO.30 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Let's move on from medieval rates systemComment: Local government still relies on the same tax methods from a hundred years ago.29 Oct 10:45 PM
The CountryAnimal welfare rules not just for farm animalsAnimal welfare regulations are for everyone - urban and rural.27 Oct 05:00 PM
The Country'Ever seen a great white at your place?'Till now it has been more famous as a nursery for the humble snapper...27 Oct 01:30 AM
The CountryOpinion: Rural people need to start interacting againRural people are losing touch with like-minded people writes April Mainland.26 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryHow GM technology can help usThe GM debate needs to be resolved to benefit New Zealand agriculture.26 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryWho owns the rights to seeds?A source of what keeps us all alive is coming under review.24 Oct 04:00 AM
The CountryHow to rebuild after tragedy on the farmCOMMENT: I want to be able to help the rural community learn from tragedy.24 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryHitting the sweet spot with mānuka honeyCOMMENT: The rising profile of mānuka honey has brought with it a few hiccups.24 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryRick Burke: Weighing up deferred grazing benefitsFarmer-led Sustainable Farming Fund project is quantifying benefits of deferred grazing.19 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountryRex Graham: Growers playing with fireComment: Everyone suffers when horticulture is allowed to carry out unhealthy burnoffs.19 Oct 05:30 AM
The CountryEditorial: Shut the gate ... it's common senseIt's common sense - shut the gate.17 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryMark Ross: The environmental benefits of glyphosateGlyphosate has extensive economic and environmental benefits for farmers, argues Mark Ross16 Oct 02:30 AM
OpinionCameron Bagrie: It's a momentum shift, not a downturnCOMMENT: Businesses need more clarity from Government over economic direction.15 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountrySteven Cranston: Good news for farmers on emissionsCOMMENT: The conversation around agricultural emissions is in for a major shake-up.15 Oct 01:45 AM
The CountryEditorial: Pest control is natural justicePest trapping necessary in reinstating native species11 Oct 05:42 PM
The CountryIan McKelvie: Soaring fuel price hits rural areas hardSoaring petrol prices hurt rural communities and low-income families most.11 Oct 07:00 AM
OpinionDylan ThornePain at the pump: 'Never been a better time to live outside Auckland'Comment: Fueling up in the City of Sails proves a eye-opening experience.08 Oct 11:00 PM
The CountryRural living offers simple pleasuresTownie Gord Stewart has wonderful memories from his time in the country.03 Oct 09:45 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Drums of water war echoing in pipelineCOMMENT: Minister's lack of action on vital resource letting council dig in defences.02 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: 12 lessons from the Future of Farming DialogueThe Country radio host takes a sneak peek at the future of farming at a major Euro forum.30 Sep 08:42 PM
The CountryThe tahr debate and our native faunaOpinion: A science-based review of the Himalayan Thar Control Plan is an urgent priority.28 Sep 12:00 AM
OpinionComment: Will cannabis really be a pot of gold?COMMENT: Like alcohol and tobacco, cannabis looks poised to become a huge global market.25 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryWill consumers pay up for glyphosate-free production?It is possible to produce food without using glyphosate – organic producers manage.25 Sep 06:19 AM
EditorialEditorial: Strawberry sabotage shows food supply vulnerabilityEDITORIAL: NZ is as vulnerable to pests, diseases and acts of sabotage as anywhere else.24 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionMike Joy: Clean, green NZ? Yeah, nah!COMMENT: No country in the developed world is trashing its rivers as fast as we are.23 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorComment: Fonterra needs radical reformWhen will NZ dairy farmers wake up and realise that Fonterra needs a massive shake-up?21 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionEwan McGregor: Blanket forestry sweeps aside pastoral traditionsWe need to be careful about how we go about our obligations as global citizens.19 Sep 09:36 PM
